HIC7261 - Production Planner

Controls & Automation Consultants LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Controls & Automation Consultants LLC in Hickory, NC is hiring for a contract position focused on production scheduling within a dynamic environment. Candidates should be adept at using SAP/APO and possess strong analytical skills. The role entails scheduling orders, measuring production results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a high school diploma, with 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred. Pay rates range from $20 to $30 per hour, and overtime is compensated at time and a half.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in plant scheduling or supply chain functions.
• Experience working in a matrix environment or cross functional team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule orders using SAP/APO for a product line.
• Release and schedule production orders with various optimization tools.
• Measure production results against the production plan.
• Facilitate adjustments to ATP based on plant performance.
• Communicate with plant management to update order status.

Skills

APO and ERP system (SAP) knowledge and experience

Strong analytical abilities

Collaboration and team spirit

Effective communication skills

Process oriented

Skilled in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

APICS, ISM or SCORE certification

Job description

Controls & Automation Consultants (CAC) is an engineering services provider for manufacturing R&D, Design or production departments. CAC specializes in programming, engineering, designing, and IT integration for Automated/Industrial Control Systems. CAC's technical experts boast over 20 years of experience in supplying engineering solutions, coupled with IT expertise, that reduce errors, improve product quality and increase productivity and profitability.

Job Description

• Day Shift - 7am to 7pm.
• Schedule is 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off.

Scope of Position:

• Production planning and scheduling functions for a given product line(s).

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Schedule orders utilizing SAP/APO for a given product line.
• Release and schedule production orders using various optimization tools and processes.
• Measure and compare actual production results against the production plan.
• Facilitate adjustments to ATP as required to reflect actual plant performance and realized production rates. Identify adjustments needed in resource allocations based on such changes.
• Update the ATP tools with the latest bookings, ensuring that constrained capacities are not overbooked.
• Seamlessly communicate with plant, product line management and customer care to update order status and expedite orders as needed.
• Optimize finished goods, fiber and key raw material allocation.
• Move fallout and short length inventory.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Customer service (Ship to Request, Ship to Promise); overall customer satisfaction measure(s)
• Order Cycle Time for assigned product line(s)
• Schedule Compliance
• On-time schedule release

Travel Requirements:

• 0-5%

Required Skills:

• APO and ERP system (SAP) knowledge and experience
• Strong analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
• Collaboration and team spirit
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Process oriented
• Skilled in Microsoft Office

Desired Skills:

• Experience across multiple plants or multiple functions
• Understanding of all Cable Products, Materials and Manufacturing processes.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
• Experience with cross functional collaboration
• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to work independently in a dynamic business and manufacturing environment

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
• APICS, ISM or SCORE certification a plus

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in plant scheduling, supply chain functions or customer care functions.
• Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross functional team.

This is a contract position.

• Location: Hickory, NC
• Duration of contract: 6 months
• Education/Experience: HS Diploma and 1-3 years experience
• Pay Rate: $20-30 per/hr
• Overtime: Time and a half

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.